6980. qur

Lexicon

qur: To dig, to bore, to pierce

Original Word: קוּר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: quwr
Pronunciation: koor
Phonetic Spelling: (koor)
Definition: To dig, to bore, to pierce
Meaning: trenches, a web

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

web

From quwr; (only plural) trenches, i.e. A web (as if so formed) -- web.

see HEBREW quwr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
thread, film
NASB Translation
web (1), webs (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[קוּר] noun masculine^{Isaiah 59:6} thread, film; — plural construct קוּרֵי עַכָּבִישׁ Isaiah 59:5 they weave spider-threads, figurative of machinations of wicked, so suffix קוּרֵיהֶם Isaiah 59:6.

קוֺרֵא see קרא. קוֺרָה see קרה

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents listed for Strong's Hebrew Number 6980 (קוּר) in the Strong's Concordance. However, related concepts might be explored through Greek terms that convey similar ideas of entanglement or structural complexity, though these would not be direct translations.

Usage: The word קוּר is used in the context of describing physical structures such as trenches or metaphorically as a web, indicating entanglement or complexity.

Context: • The Hebrew word קוּר (qur) appears in the Old Testament with the primary meaning of "trenches" or "a web." This term is derived from a primitive root, suggesting its foundational nature in describing physical or metaphorical structures.
• In the context of trenches, קוּר can refer to physical ditches or channels dug into the ground, often for defensive or agricultural purposes. These structures are significant in ancient Near Eastern practices, where water management and defense were crucial.
• Metaphorically, קוּר is used to describe a "web," indicating a complex or entangled situation. This usage highlights the intricate and often ensnaring nature of certain circumstances or relationships.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a translation that captures these nuances, ensuring that the term is understood within its historical and literary context.
• The word קוּר is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, which suggests its specific application to particular scenarios or teachings. Its rarity underscores the importance of understanding its precise meaning and implications in the passages where it appears.

Forms and Transliterations

וְקוּרֵ֥י וקורי קֽוּרֵיהֶם֙ קוריהם kureiHem qū·rê·hem qūrêhem vekuRei wə·qū·rê wəqūrê

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 59:5
HEB: צִפְעוֹנִי֙ בִּקֵּ֔עוּ וְקוּרֵ֥י עַכָּבִ֖ישׁ יֶאֱרֹ֑גוּ
NAS: the spider's web; He who eats
KJV: the spider's web: he that eateth
INT: adders' hatch web the spider's and weave

Isaiah 59:6
HEB: קֽוּרֵיהֶם֙ לֹא־ יִהְי֣וּ
NAS: Their webs will not become clothing,
KJV: Their webs shall not become garments,
INT: their webs Nor become

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6980
2 Occurrences

qū·rê·hem — 1 Occ.
wə·qū·rê — 1 Occ.